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Indonesia's new Criminal Code is counterproductive to the development ushered in by the internet. Instead of guaranteeing freedoms online, controversial clauses will make the digital sphere unsafe for expressing criticisms towards the government.

EngageMedia convened informal meetings with civil society organisations, independent media, and students to discuss Indonesia's new criminal code and strategies for advocacy efforts to raise awareness of its problematic articles.

Indonesia's new Criminal Code will soon take effect, but rights advocates have flagged several problematic provisions. This article outlines some of the key causes for concern.

A newly-legislated Personal Data Protection Law 2022 and Sexual Violence Crimes Law seem promising for Indonesia's digital rights landscape, but the country will need to continue ramping up its efforts to safeguard digital rights.

This sixth feature spotlights Anatman Pictures, a film production company based in Indonesia that creates commercial work to support the production of documentaries on the environment and social justice.

In the fourth ‘Cinemata Features’ spotlight, Annisa Adjam speaks about Indonesia’s independent creatives fields and her work in establishing organisations that address industry gaps in film education and female representation.

In the third post for 'Cinemata Features', Aceh Documentary shares their work on producing high-quality documentaries on social issues and conducting filmmaking workshops to empower Acehnese people.

On Day 3 of the Asia-Pacific Digital Rights Forum, participants in the Jakarta solidarity event took a step back from the usual discussions on external threats to digital rights, and reflected on the challenges faced within the movement.

In the second post from the Cinemata Features series, Goethe-Institut Indonesia talks about their work focusing on media and technology, and how their programs contribute to discussions on digital transformation and its impact on society.